Tag Archives: canonisation

The Heroic Virtues of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From the Irish Society of Christian Civilisation: originally published in the Crusade Magazine Francisco and Jacinta Marto are the youngest non-martyred children ever to be beatified (and later, canonised). They were raised to the honour of the altars not simply … Continue reading →

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4 May: Feast of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

First posted by Fr Z on yesterday’s feast of the English and Welsh Martyrs: Today is the Feast of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. There are, however, I believe really 284 beatified and canonized martyrs from the time … Continue reading →

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Life holds one tragedy; not to have been a saint

Posted on November 30, 2010 by joyfulpapist

Is it just my impression, or has this year seen an upsurge in the number of people seeking to tell the Pope who can, and cannot, be a saint? The list of those people object to is long: John Paul … Continue reading →

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